Strategy · 2013
Space Engineers
Space Engineers is a game about exploring planets, building spaceships and stations, and mining resources from asteroids. It was a precursor of sorts to No Man’s Sky. The player explores worlds and systems that are based on the settings and options selected by the player; for example, the use of procedural generation,…
Key facts
- Released
- 23 October 2013
- Genre
- Strategy · Indie · Action
- Length
- ≈ 26 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Platforms
- PC · Xbox
- Studio
- Keen Software House
- Critics
- Metacritic 68
- Steam reviews
- 89% positive (132,347 reviews)
- Best price
- $19.99 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Creative" vibe
- ≈ 26h to see the end
- Open world
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Space Engineers?
Expect about 26 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Space Engineers with friends?
Yes: Space Engineers can be played solo and in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is Space Engineers on?
Space Engineers is available on PC and Xbox.
Where to buy Space Engineers for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is Space Engineers a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 68. On Steam, 89% positive (132,347 reviews).
What games are like Space Engineers?
In the same spirit: Empyrion: Galactic Survival, Colony Survival and TerraTech.



